“Sit back, relax, and follow private investigator Rick Dante as he tries to figure out what the hell is going on. A fun, Florida caper.” —James O. Born, New York Times best-selling author

“Sizzling with Florida heat and razor-sharp humor, One Beach, Two Babes, and The Squid is a deliciously unpredictable romp. Prepare for a wild ride as a lazy beach day turns into a white-knuckle roller-coaster of suspense, wit, and unexpected alliances. In author Buck Buchanan’s world, the most dangerous real-estate deals aren't closed in the office, but on the sun-drenched shores of Crooked Foot Key.” —Paul Levine, author of the Jake Lassiter series

It's been a long time since I laughed this hard while reading a book. And I can't say I've ever read a mystery or suspense that had me giggling and shading funny lines as I struggled to stay awake (I'm a night reader) so I could find out what happens next. I can't recommend this book highly enough -- it's full of insane characters, hold your breath scenes, and clever repartee. I especially liked the His and Her multiple viewpoint approach as the characters sought to figure out who the bad guys and good guys were in this riotous gem of a book.
——Amazon reviews

Buck did it again. Another great book with humor, mystery and excellent dialogue. I particularly liked the alternating chapter narratives. The twists and turns are incredible, and the characters are insane by design. I read this book in one sitting, that's how good it is. Highly recommended!
——Amazon reviews

A brand-new work by Buck Buchanan, a winner of the Mystery Writers of America Award and a former law enforcement officer of major criminal investigations!

Get ready for a wild ride where danger and hilarity intertwine, and where the line between friend and foe blurs under the scorching Florida sun.

As the band sets the tropical soundtrack, investment advisor Tom McCall aims to bring some cool to the sizzling scene. But is he who he claims to be?
Enter Florida Freddi and Missy Mudd, the dynamic duo of real estate known as the Bikini Real Estate team. Their latest sale to Jules Armand takes an unexpected turn when suspicions arise—is Armand truly who he says he is, or is he the notorious Russian scam artist Boris Nabokov? Tom, alias for former cop turned private investigator Rick Dante, is on the case, unraveling a web of deceit that intertwines with Freddi's secret life as Sabrina, agent for exotic dancers. But their investigations lead to a darker truth—a female trafficking ring operated by ruthless Russians.
As Freddi and Rick's paths collide, sparks fly in more ways than one, igniting a magnetic attraction despite their mutual suspicions. With a colorful cast of characters, including Boomer the horse and The Squid, their journey will have you holding on tight as you barrel towards a chaotic and uproarious showdown.

Buck Buchanan
Buck Buchanan grew up with that famed Western Pennsylvania work ethic which has served him well throughout his life. He studied engineering at Purdue University followed by a master’s in business at Long Island University.
Buck Buchanan is the author of The Secret Files of Hugo and Victoria, which was a silver medalist in Humor for the 2019 Florida Authors and Publishers Association’s President’s Book Award.Buchanan was the winner of the inaugural short story contest at SleuthFest hosted by the Florida chapter of the Mystery Writers of America (FMWA) and received an FMWA Award for Writing Excellence. He conducted a writers’ workshop for the Palm Beach County Library for many years.
His crime writing was a progression from his crime fighting. For a good chunk of his life, he conducted and supervised major criminal investigations—ranging from homicide and narcotics smuggling to official corruption and fraud—for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. For 27 years he conducted and supervised major investigations ranging from homicide and narcotics smuggling to white collar crime and corruption. He worked in the aerospace industry before becoming a Special Agent for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Buchanan lives in South Florida with his wife Susan